Heart Center at Sunrise

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Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center and Sunrise Children’s Hospital are dedicated to providing an unparalleled level of measurable quality in the delivery of cost-effective, integrated healthcare services that are responsive to the needs of our patients, physicians, employees, and community.

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Last Updated: February 13th, 2012

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Brain aneurysms are bulging, weakened spots in a blood vessel that can rupture, says Michael Seiff, MD, a neurosurgeon at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he says that one in 50 people has aneurysms, but many do not rupture. Read More

A brain aneurysm is a bleb, or a small bulging, of the blood vessel wall, says Phaniraj Iyengar, MD, a vascular neurologist at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he describes how dangerous brain aneurysms are if they rupture, and how they are treated. Read More

All strokes have similar symptoms, says Phaniraj Iyengar, MD, a vascular neurologist at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he lists symptoms such as inability to move the face or arm, trouble talking and walking, numbness, tingling and severe headache. Read More

If you think you're having a stroke, call 911 and then lie down and await care, says Phaniraj Iyengar, MD, a vascular neurologist at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he says that an alert button can be a lifesaver for many reasons. Read More

Silent strokes are stroke-like findings in an MRI scan without symptoms, says Phaniraj Iyengar, MD, a vascular neurologist at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he says that numerous silent strokes may create higher risk for damage after a major stroke. Read More

Certain viruses that cause children gastrointestinal upset are seasonal, says Howard Baron, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he describes which viruses may strike children during particular seasons. Read More

Appropriate weight gain during pregnancy is 30 pounds if you're of normal weight, says Stephen Montoya, MD, an OB/GYN at Sunrise Hospital. In this video he describes what weight gain is appropriate if you're overweight. Read More

A Chiari malformation is a structural defect in the base of the skull that creates a number of neurological symptoms, says Michael Seiff, MD, a neurosurgeon at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he describes those symptoms that are often misdiagnosed. Read More

Time is critical when treating stroke patients, says Phaniraj Iyengar, MD, a vascular neurologist at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he says that certain medications can help, but only for a limited amount of time. Read More

Doctors treat urinary continence with exercise, diet, medication and possibly surgery, says Kord Strebel, MD, an OB/GYN at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he talks about how treatment depends on the type of incontinence a patient has. Read More

You should get a colonoscopy at age 50, says Charles St. Hill, MD, an oncologist at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he says that family history of colon cancer and being African-American raises your risk and you should consider earlier screening. Read More

Generally it’s recommended that everyone over 50 get a colonoscopy, however a family history of polyps or colon cancer may require an earlier screening, says Ovunc Bardakcioglu, MD. In this video, he explains when colonoscopies are best. Read More

There are no specific signs and symptoms of colon cancer, says Joseph Thornton, MD, a colorectal surgeon at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he says that blood in the stool can be a sign, but often it isn't visible. Read More